Claudia CandeiasClaudia Candeias

Claudia Candeias is a certified Holistic Health Coach working with individuals online and in person as well. She practices a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that she looks at how all areas of your life are connected; from nutrition to physical activity, sleep, stress, and more. She supports and helps people reaching their goals to find Health, Happiness and Harmony in their life.

Breakfast Muffins

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These breakfast muffins are a great way to start your morning off right!  Not only are they super easy to make but also great when you are hosting a breakfast as this recipe makes 12 small muffins AND you can also customize to suit specific dietary needs.  What more can you ask for in a breakfast muffin!

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 3 tbsp soy milk (unsweetened)
• Spinach, mushrooms, ham, cheese, tomatoes… (ingredients of your choice)
• Spices, herbs, salt & pepper
• Avocado oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. Oil the muffin tin if you don’t use a silicon muffin tin
3. Whisk 6 eggs, 3 tbsp milk, salt, pepper and all the spices/herbs to taste
4. Divide your ingredient evenly into tin
5. Pour the egg mixture in each well to come to the top
6. Sprinkle with cheese if you want
7. Bake for 20-25 min

Note: Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat

Healthy Chocolate Truffles

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Looking for a dessert that is sure to please everyone including the health nut in the family??  Surprise your guests by making these healthy chocolate truffles using my secret ingredient, avocado!  Your guests will never know that these are a healthy alternative to the traditional truffle, only that they taste great.

Ingredients:

Makes 15 truffles

• 100g dark chocolate (I used 85% cocoa)

• 1 avocado (~100g)

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (raw – unsweetened)

• 1 tbsp grated coconut

 

Directions:

1. Place the avocado in a food processor and pulse a few times into a smooth puree.

2. Melt the chocolate and let it cool down 10-15 min.

3. Pour melted chocolate into food processor with the avocado and maple syrup and pulse until mixture is completely combined and avocado is no longer visible.

4. Pour the mixture in a bowl and cover it.

5. Refrigerate for 2h.

6. Fill a bowl with cocoa powder and another with grated coconut

7. Shape the truffles with your hands

8. Roll each truffles into the coating

9. Place it in a food container and store in the fridge for min 1h before eating.

ENJOY!!

Note: Store well in the fridge up to 4 days